Learn More about the Causes of Trucking Accidents

Schiff & Associates has a long history of successfully litigating accidents involving semi-trucks, delivery trucks, moving vans, and construction vehicles.  Furthermore, we know that tractor-trailer accidents can result in serious personal injuries and fatalities and require the expertise of attorneys who have experience with these types of accidents.  

So what are some of the factors that contribute to tractor-trailer accidents and how is negligence determined in the event of one of these devastating crashes?  Based on our own experience and the Department of Transportation statistics, an accident can be the result of a poorly maintained truck or driver error as well as the size of the load or how the cargo was secured.  In addition lack of driver training, the use of drugs or alcohol, or even highway defects can cause serious truck accidents. 

As you can see proving the exact cause of your accident can be difficult, which is why it is important to have a personal injury attorney with a background in handling truck accidents on your side.  Not only do we have a team of experts including a former highway patrol officer working to determine who or what was at fault but we have a relationship with professional accident Reconstructionists who provide their expertise to help figure out what happened.  In addition we take advantage of all legal channels available in order to obtain documents pertaining to the accident such as the driver’s logbook, the truck’s black box, and the truck’s satellite system if there is one.  

Using all of this information, we then determine whether the tractor-trailer accident was the fault of the truck driver, the tractor owner, or the trailer owner.  We even investigate whether the shop that serviced the vehicle is to blame or the warehouse that loaded the goods.  Once we have put together a case, we will fight for a fair settlement for you.  

Please contact Scott W. Schiff & Associates today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.  Remember you will not pay any attorney fees or costs unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.